Maximize Your Test Scores with Pass the CTP

Welcome to your first step toward becoming a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) ! This community is designed to support, guide, and motivate you as you prepare for one of the most respected certifications in corporate finance.

• A complete breakdown of the CTP Body of Knowledge
• How to structure your study routine for success
• Key topics, formulas, and risk areas to focus on
• How to leverage this community for support and feedback
• What to expect on exam day

By the end of this program, you’ll be confident, prepared, and ready to pass the CTP exam.

• Introduce yourself in the Community tab (Name, Role, Why you’re pursuing the CTP)
• Follow the weekly roadmap (we’ll break down what to study and when)
• Participate in discussions
• Ask questions — there are no bad ones
• Encourage and motivate others. You’ll stay motivated too.

The Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) credential, offered by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), is the global standard for excellence in treasury and corporate finance.

It validates your knowledge of:

• Liquidity and cash management
• Risk management
• Working capital optimization
• Treasury operations
• Financial analysis and strategy

Holders of the CTP often earn more and are considered stronger candidates for leadership roles in finance and treasury.

Section Details

 Exam Type Multiple-choice

Questions170 total (150 scored, 20 unscored)

Duration3.5 hours

 Delivery Computer-based (Prometric testing center or online)

Passing Score 300 on a scaled score (range: 200–350)

The exam is based on the CTP Body of Knowledge, which is updated every 3 years. The current version is valid through December 2026.

To sit for the CTP exam, you need:

• 2 years of full-time professional experience in finance, treasury, accounting, or related roles
  OR
• A graduate degree in finance or related field + 1 year of relevant experience
  OR
• If you’re in academia: You must have been a full-time finance/accounting professor for at least 3 years.

🔍 AFP may audit your experience — keep good documentation (resumes, job descriptions, etc.)

• Exam Fee: $925 (AFP Member) / $1,325 (Non-Member)
• Application Window: The CTP exam is offered during two testing windows per year:
  • June 1–July 31
  • December 1–January 31

You must register at least 60 days before your desired testing window. 

 While many candidates take 12–16 weeks, focused learners with a plan can pass in 8. This roadmap helps you:

• Stay on track
• Avoid burnout
• Master all topics with spaced repetition

Use it as a guide, not a rule — feel free to pace slower or faster depending on your schedule.

1. Follow the weekly plan below
2. Check off lessons + quizzes as you go
3. Track your quiz scores and progress
4. Celebrate small wins weekly 🎉

Week Focus

Week 1 Module 1: Corporate Treasury Function

Week 2 Module 2: Cash & Liquidity Management

Week 3 Module 3: Working Capital + Short-Term Investing

Week 4 Module 4: Capital Markets + Funding

Week 5 Module 5: Treasury Operations + Controls

Week 6 Module 6: Risk Management

Week 7 Module 7: Financial Reporting + Review all weak spots

Week 8 Full Practice Exams + Final Review Strategy

💡 Pro Tip: Schedule your exam date at the start of Week 1 to lock in your motivation.

Use the Pomodoro Method (25-minute sprints) while studying and aim for at least 5 hours/week of focused prep. Small consistent sessions > long cram sessions.

The CTP exam isn’t about memorizing definitions. It’s about:

• Understanding how treasury works in real life
• Applying concepts to scenarios
• Managing time under pressure

Smart studying helps you prepare for all three.

Not all topics are equally tested. Focus more time on:

• Cash & Liquidity Management
• Risk Management
• Working Capital
  Use the CTP Topic Weighting Chart from the last lesson.

Don’t just re-read notes — test yourself constantly.

• Use flashcards (digital or paper)
• Cover your notes and try to explain out loud
• Create your own questions before reviewing the answer

Review material multiple times over several weeks:

• Review today’s lesson again in 2 days
• Then again in 1 week
• Then again the week before the exam

Apps like Anki or tools like Notion + reminders can help.

• Do full-length practice tests under timed conditions
• Use scratch paper and no resources, just like the real test
• Train your brain to handle time pressure

Use the Skool community to:

• Ask clarifying questions
• Learn how others remember complex concepts
• Stay accountable by posting your study progress

• Passive reading only — you’ll forget it fast
• Ignoring formulas — you must understand and apply them
• Cramming last minute — retention drops quickly
• Skipping weak topics — they’ll show up on test day